Polonnaruwa Weather in August
What's the weather like in Polonnaruwa (North Central) in August 2024?
The climate in Polonnaruwa during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Average temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 73 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Polonnaruwa
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Polonnaruwa in August 2024.
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Polonnaruwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 309mm 12.2ins |
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